When we talk about something being real, it means it is something you can see, touch, or feel. Think of your favorite teddy bear. You can hug it, feel its soft fur, and see its cute face. That teddy bear is real because it’s there with you. Now, imagine a teddy bear in your mind. You can picture it, but you can’t touch it or hug it. That teddy bear is not real, it’s just in your imagination.
Imagine you’re playing outside and you see a big, fluffy cloud. You can point to it and say, ‘Look! A cloud!’ That cloud is real because you can see it in the sky. But if you close your eyes and think of a cloud shaped like a dragon, that’s not real. It’s a fun thought, but you can’t see it in the sky.
Think of the sun shining on your face. You can feel its warmth and see its bright light. The sun is real because it affects you directly. But if you think of a sun made of candy, that’s not real. You can’t feel its warmth or see it in the sky, but it can be a fun idea in your head.